Hinesville Child Support Attorneys

Helping Clients Resolve Child Support Issues Throughout Georgia

Child support is a legal obligation that parents have to support their children. The amount of child support that a parent may owe is determined by a formula that takes into consideration the income of both parents, the number of children, and other factors.

The parents can agree to a different amount, but the court will typically use the formula as a guideline to determine whether the amount they agreed to is appropriate. If you are in the process of a divorce or you have a child with someone you are not married to, you may be wondering how much child support you will have to pay or how much you will receive. You may also have questions about what happens if you lose your job or if you have other children to support.

The Hinesville child support lawyers at Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC can answer all of your questions and help you with any child support issues you may have. We will work tirelessly to ensure that your child support order is fair and reasonable.

For more information about child support, please contact our firm online or give us a call at (866) 580-3089. We offer free initial consultations.

How Is Child Support Calculated in Georgia?

Child support is calculated using the Georgia Child Support Guidelines. The guidelines take into consideration several factors, including the gross income of both parents, the amount of alimony paid or received by either parent, the number of children, the amount of health insurance paid for the children, and the number of nights the children will spend with each parent. The guidelines also take into consideration other expenses, such as work-related childcare expenses and extraordinary medical expenses.

It is important to note that the guidelines are just a starting point, and the court can deviate from the guidelines if it finds that the amount of child support would be unjust or inappropriate. The court will consider the best interests of the child when determining the amount of child support. If the parents have a combined income of more than $30,000 per month, the court will have discretion to determine the appropriate amount of child support based on the needs of the child.